Category Archives: Right Resources Right Now

National Nutrition Month – Find the Right Fit for You

Posted on March 21, 2018 by naricspotlight

March is National Nutrition Month, organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, focusing attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Many people with disabilities may face challenges when trying … Continue reading →

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Mes Nacional de la Nutrición – Encuentre el más adecuado para usted

Posted on March 21, 2018 by mpgarcia

Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición (en inglés), organizado por la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética, centrando la atención en la importancia de tomar decisiones informadas sobre los alimentos y desarrollar hábitos saludables de alimentación y actividad física. … Continue reading →

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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Change Your Mind About TBI

Posted on March 14, 2018 by naricspotlight

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by an external force, such as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating injury, that disrupts the normal function of the brain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate … Continue reading →

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Marzo es el mes de Concientización sobre las Lesiones Cerebrales: Cambio de Opinión de LCT

Posted on March 14, 2018 by mpgarcia

Una lesión cerebral traumática (LCT) es causada por una fuerza externa, como un golpe o sacudida en la cabeza o una lesión penetrante, que interrumpe la función normal del cerebro. Los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades estiman … Continue reading →

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: See Me for Me

Posted on March 7, 2018 by naricspotlight

This month, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities celebrates Developmental Disability Awareness Month, fostering conversations about inclusion and accessibility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These conversations encourage people to see and interact with individuals with … Continue reading →

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Mes de Concientización sobre las Discapacidades de Desarrollo: Véame por Mí

Posted on March 7, 2018 by mpgarcia

Este mes, la Asociación Nacional de Consejos sobre las Discapacidades de Desarrollo celebra el Mes de Concientización sobre la Discapacidad de Desarrollo (en inglés), fomentando conversaciones sobre la inclusión y accesibilidad para personas con discapacidades intelectuales y de desarrollo (I/DD, … Continue reading →

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Just the Stats Ma’am

Posted on February 14, 2018 by naricspotlight

Yesterday, the NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) released the 2017 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium in a day-long event that featured an overview of the Compendium and panels of guest speakers. The Compendium is … Continue reading →

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Low Vision Awareness Month – Tools and Tech from the NIDILRR Community

Posted on February 7, 2018 by naricspotlight

February is Low Vision Awareness Month! According to the National Eye Health Education Program, more than 4 million Americans over 40 have low vision that cannot be corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. In addition, more than … Continue reading →

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El mes de la concientización sobre la baja visión – Herramientas y tecnología de la comunidad de NIDILRR

Posted on February 7, 2018 by mpgarcia

¡Febrero es el Mes de Concientización de Baja Visión! Según el Programa Nacional de Educación sobre la Salud de los Ojos, más de 4 millones de estadounidenses mayores de 40 años de edad tienen baja visión que no puede ser … Continue reading →

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A New Year, A New You?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by naricspotlight

Welcome to second full week of 2018! As the ball dropped and January 1st dawned, did you decide to change things up? Be more active? Learn a new skill? Get more involved in the community? Here are a few resources … Continue reading →

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